Justice, My Foot!
Justice, My Foot!

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Justice, My Foot!

1992
Movie
95 min
Cantonese

An unscrupulous lawyer with an equally eccentric kung-fu sidekick wife tries to bring justice to the court.

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IMDb6.6/10
Director: Wai Man YiuGenres: Comedy, Action, Crime

Plot Summary

A dim-witted but good-hearted lawyer is framed for a crime he didn't commit. With the help of his friends and a few unlikely allies, he must prove his innocence and bring the real criminals to justice. Along the way, he navigates a corrupt legal system and discovers his own hidden strengths.

Critical Reception

Justice, My Foot! was a commercial success, particularly in its native Hong Kong, leveraging the immense popularity of its lead actors. While not critically acclaimed in a traditional sense, it is remembered fondly by fans for its blend of slapstick comedy, action, and Stephen Chow's signature comedic style.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-energy comedic performances, especially from Stephen Chow and Ng Man-tat.

  • Appreciated for its fast-paced plot and entertaining action sequences.

  • Criticized by some for its reliance on slapstick and sometimes convoluted plot points.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive, with viewers often highlighting the film's humor and the chemistry between the main cast as major strengths. Many recall it as a quintessential Stephen Chow comedy from the 1990s.

Fun Fact

The film is one of Stephen Chow's early starring roles that solidified his reputation as the 'King of Comedy' in Hong Kong cinema, known for his unique 'mo lei tau' (nonsense) comedic style.

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